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Q-11-1 Which should happen before you become intimate with another person?

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Know yourself.

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Q-11-2 After the first 8 weeks of a pregnancy, what is the developing baby called?

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fetus

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Q-11-3 Of the following methods of birth control, which provide(s) protection against sexually transmitted infection?

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female condom

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Q-11-4 Which of the following best describes a transgender person?

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a person whose biological sex differs from the gender he or she identifies with

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Q-11-5 What is the name of the last phase of sexual response cycle?

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resolution

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What is the correct term for a female's external sexual organs collectively?

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Vulva

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Which of the following conditions involves the growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside the uterus?

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Endometriosis

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In college-aged men, premature ejaculation (PE) is often a result of all of the following except

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testicular cancer.

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Which of the following is the correct term for oral sex performed on a female?

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Cunnilingus

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John, who was born "Jane," now lives his life as a male instead of a female. Which of the following best describes John?

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Transgender

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Where does fertilization of the egg normally occur?

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Fallopian tube

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Which type of abortion is brought about by the administration of medications?

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Medical abortion

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During which stage of labor is the baby actually born?

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Second stage

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If a woman wants to reduce her chances of infertility, she is encouraged to start her family planning efforts before what age?

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35

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Before Craig and Chris become physically intimate, they want to discuss their expectations for the relationship. What topics should this conversation include?

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Sexual history STI prevention Sexual activities they are and aren't comfortable with (All of the above)

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For an infection to spread, how many conditions must be met?

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6

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What is the most common type of white blood cell?

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Neutrophil

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What is the typical time frame for the acute phase of a mononucleosis infection?

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Two to three weeks

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Which of the following accurately describes the treatment of genital herpes?

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Outbreaks can be controlled or reduced with medication

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If you test positive for a sexually transmitted infection, whom should you inform?

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Current sexual partners and any prior partners over the past year

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Q-12-1 A person who spreads infectious disease to others is call

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carrier

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Q-12-2 Cervical cancer is caused by

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human papillomavirus (HPV).

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Q-12-3 Which of the following practices will not reduce the risk of contracting HIV?

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avoiding partners who look sick

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Q-12-4 The most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection among college students is

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genital warts/HPV.

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Q-12-5 A first line of defense against infection is

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your skin

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Chronic diseases

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are most likely to occur in people who smoke, abuse alcohol, or are obese.

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Of the following risk factors, the one most strongly associated with the onset of type 2 diabetes is

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obesity.

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A diet high in added sugars

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increases blood levels of LDLs.

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Your cardiometabolic risk is your relative risk for

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type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease.

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Certain strains of HPV are

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known to cause oral, anal, and cervical cancer.

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Among the behaviors recognized as reducing your risk for chronic disease

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the most important are avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol, engaging in regular physical activity, and consuming a healthful diet.

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Q-13-1 What percentage of deaths each year in the United States are due to chronic disease?

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70%

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Q-13-2 Which of the following behaviors has been shown to reduce your risk of developing diabetes, CVD, and cancer?

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engaging in regular physical activity

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Q-13-3 Which of the following statement about cancer is true?

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Carcinogens are substances known to promote metastasis of malignant tumors.

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Q-13-4 Which form of CVD is known as a "silent killer"?

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hypertension

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Q-13-5 One of the most common cancers affecting both man and women is

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colorectal cancer

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12-1 Alcohol-based hand sanitizers

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will not cause antibiotic resistance

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12-2 Arielle just adopted a dog from the animal shelter. It is important that her dog should be vaccinated against contracting and transmitting this infectio

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Rabies

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12-3 All ofthe following are examples of direct transmission of a disease except

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touching a shopping cart handle after an infected individual coughed on it then rubbing your eyes.

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12-4 The body's first line of defense against pathogens includes

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mucous membranes

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12-5 If a person is infectious but has no symptoms, they are considered a

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carrier

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12-6 The cells responsible for producing antibodies are called ________ cells.

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B cells

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12-7 Cells called ________ survey our bodies and gobble up bacteria and wounded and dead cells.

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macrophages

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12-8 Recall Jessica's story. She takes all the following precautions to avoid an infection except

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living at home instead of on campus

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12-9 Checking your body for ________ after a hike in the woods is the best way to prevent Lyme disease.

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ticks

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12-10 Malaria is typically transmitted through the bites of infected.

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mosquitoes

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12-11 All ofthe following regarding HSV 2 are true except

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individuals with HSV1 develop an immunity to HSV 2

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12-12 The role of antibodies is to

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mark the invader for destruction

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12-13 Nonspecific immunity involves all of the following except

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T cells

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12-14 Lymphocytes are a type of

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antigen

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12-15 Inflammation is classified as a(n)

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nonspecific immune response

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12-16 The success of vaccines relies on which type of immune cell?

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memory B cells

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12-17 All of the following are correct about vaccines except

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they can cause autism

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12-18 The incidence of allergies has increased in recent years due to all of the following except

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increased exposure to microbes

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12-19 Allergies are due to

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the release of histamine by mast cells

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12-20 Anaphylaxis is a

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drop in blood pressure and constriction of airways due to an allergic response

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12-21 Colds can't be treated with antibiotics because

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antibiotics don't kill viruses

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12-22 All of the following are correct about influenza except

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flu cannot lead to pneumonia

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12-23 Which statement is incorrect about viruses?

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they can multiply outside a host

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12-24 Which disease causes the lymph nodes and tonsils to become enlarged?

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mononucleosis

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12-25 Rhinoviruses typically cause

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colds

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12-26 When many people suddenly acquire a disease throughout the world, it is called

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pandemic

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12-27 The 2009 H1N1 flu virus started in which animal?

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pigs

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12-28 The Epstein-Barr virus causes

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mononucleosis

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12-29 Meningitis is an infection of the meninges. The meninges are the thin membranes that

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surround the spinal cord and brain

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12-30 Which type of hepatitis is the primary reason for liver transplants in the United States?

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Hepatitis C

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12-31 All of the following are correct about hepatitis A except

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it is transmitted by animals

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12-32 All of the following are correct about bacteria except

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most types of bacteria harmful

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12-33 The two most common types of bacteria that cause meningitis are Neisseria meningitides and

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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12-34 Staph may cause all of the following except

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cancer

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12-35 In 1980, more than 800 people developed toxic shock syndrome, and 38 died from it. This outbreak was linked to

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the use of a highly absorbent tampon

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12-36 Janet's mom has an infection caused by MRSA. All of the following are correct about MRSA except

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it is treatable with a variety of antibiotics.

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12-37 Physicians generally prescribe antibiotics to treat a strep throat, because if left untreated, it can lead to

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rheumatic fever

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12-38 John just came back from a camping trip and noticed a bull's-eye-shaped skin rash on his arm. Which disease does John probably have?

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lyme disease

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12-39 Lyme disease

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can last for years if untreated

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12-40 All of the following are correct about tuberculosis except

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a ten-day course of medication is the recommended treatment

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12-41 Candida albicans

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can cause an infection after taking antibiotics

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12-42 Which is not a type of fungus?

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Helminths

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12-43 Which of the following is not considered as an emerging disease?

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rabies

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12-44 The only way to avoid getting West Nile Virus is to avoid

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mosquito bites

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12-45 A tapeworm is an example of a ________ infection.

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parasitic

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12-46 Which is correct about sexually transmitted infections?

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there are more than 30 different causes

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12-47 All of the following groups of people are disproportionately infected with HIV in the United States except

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immigrants

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12-48 The effects of HIV are most damaging to which body system?

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immune system

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12-49 The continent with the highest incidence of HIV/AIDS

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africa

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12-50 HIV can be transmitted in all the following ways except through

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sharing a cup

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12-51 Mother-to-child transmission of HIV can occur in all of the following ways except

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kissing the baby

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12-52 Hepatitis B is most commonly spread through

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unprotected sex

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12-53 All of the following are true about herpes except

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you can spread the virus to someone else only when you have visible blisters

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12-54 Which sexually transmitted infection can cause cancer

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Human papillomavirus

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12-55 All of the following are true about herpes except

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condoms prevent the spread of herpes

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12-56 The Gardisil vaccine is recommended to prevent

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human papillomavirus

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12-57 A possible outcome of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is

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infertility

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12-58 All of the following may raise a woman's risk of contracting PID except

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having a pelvic exam

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12-59 A chancre is associated with which disease?

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syphilis

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12-60 Small tumor-like growths called gummas may appear when which disease goes untreated for years?

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syphilis

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12-61 The main symptom of scabies is

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itching

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12-62 Painful urination, a greenish-yellow vaginal discharge, and itching are symptoms

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trichomoniasis

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13-1 All the following statements describe chronic disease except

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it can easily be spread from one person to another

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13-2 What portion of deaths in the United States every year are caused by cardiovascular disease and cancer combined?

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more than half

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13-3 Amanda smokes a half pack of cigarettes per day, is inactive, and has a poor dietary intake. Which of the following chronic diseases is she at risk of developing?

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Cardiovascular disease Cancer Diabetes (all of the answer are correct)

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13-4 Stephanie engages in several health-risk behaviors, including smoking, lack of physical activity, and poor diet. If she chooses to change only one of these behaviors, which change will have the biggest impact on reducing her risk of developing a chronic disease?

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smoking

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13-5 As of 2011, incidence of which chronic disease had more than doubled tripled over the previous 31 years?

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diabetes

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13-6 Fred is a 60-year-old male who is obese and physically inactive. He was recently diagnosed with diabetes by his physician, but he is not taking supplemental insulin. Which type of diabetes does he likely have?

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type 2

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13-7 Diabetes is associated with all the following complications except

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increased nerve sensitivity caused by hypoglycemia

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13-8 If Davis has high blood pressure, high blood glucose, and low levels of good cholesterol, which diagnosis will his physician most likely give?

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metabolic syndrome

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13-9 Which ethnic group has the lowest risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

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caucasians

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13-10 Cancer that involves cells of the immune system is known as

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lymphomas

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13-11 Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of adult mortality in the United States, causing more than

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3 in 10 deaths

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13-12 De-oxygenated blood enters the heart via the

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right atrium

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13-13 Blood travels back to the heart via the

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veins

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13-14 The type of cardiovascular disease responsible for the most deaths in the United States is

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coronary heart disease

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13-15 Which of the following factors may damage the inner linings of the arteries?

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High blood pressure Smoking Certain types of infection (all of the answers are correct)

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13-16 Hardened and ruptured artery plaque may result in

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a clot in the artery that can cause a sudden heart attack or stroke

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13-17 Which of the following factors contributes to healthy blood pressure?

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having arteries that stretch and recoil

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13-18 Jorge has a blood pressure reading of 120/80. This classifies him as having

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prehypertension

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13-19 Depending on severity, coronary heart disease can cause all of the following except

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high cholesterol

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13-20 Which of the following is the most life-threatening form of an arrhythmia?

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ventricular fibrillation

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13-21 Which of the following was found to be the most common risk factor for congestive heart failure?

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hypertension

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13-22 A TIA is a milder form of

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stroke

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13-23 It is important for Ariana to take all her prescribed antibiotics for strep throat, so that it doesn't lead to

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rheumatic heart disease

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13-24 Which of the following is a characteristic of type 1 diabetes only?

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a virus may be involved in its development

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13-25 What effect do statin type drugs have?

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they lower blood cholesterol levels

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13-26 All of the following are found in arterial plaque except

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c-reactive protein

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13-27 All of the following behaviors can reduce a person's risk for cardiovascular disease except

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keeping LDL cholesterol levels high

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13-28 All of the following are inherent links to CVD except

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being asian american

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13-29 Which hormone appears to increase the risk heart disease?

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Cortisol

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13-30 Which of the following ethnicities is at greatest risk of dying from cancer?

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african americans

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13-31 The challenges our bodies face in defending cells against mutations include all the following except

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the body's defenses become inactive in response to the carcinogen

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13-32 When cancer metastasizes

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spreads to another area of the body

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13-33 The genetic link that is associated with risk for cancer can be attributed to

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a weaker version of a protective gene passed through the family blood line

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13-34 Hormone levels strongly influence this type of cancer in women.

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breast

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13-35 All of the following strategies for lowering cancer risk will also lower a person's risk for cardiovascular disease except

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checking for the presence of radon in the home

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13-36 If a woman tests positive for HPV, she may be at increased risk for this form of cancer

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cervical

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13-37 All of the following are ways doctors look for signs of cancer except

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unexplained weight gain

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13-38 Which type of cancer is most often associated with exposure to the sun?

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carcinoma

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13-39 Exposure to radon puts a person at risk for which type of cancer?

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lung

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13-40 Which of the following screenings should a female with a family history of reproductive cancer and skin cancer have?

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Monthly breast self-exams Yearly skin cancer screening HPV screening (All of the answers are correct.)

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13-41 Julie has light skin that burns easily. Which of the following will decrease her risk for skin cancer?

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wearing sunscreen, a hat, and protective clothing when she is outside

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13-42 Which of the following is the deadliest form of skin cancer?

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malignant melanoma

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13-43 Risk factors for lung cancer include all the following except

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a family history of allergies and asthma

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13-44 Aside from lung cancer, smoking also increases a person's risk of which of the following cancers?

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Pancreatic Colorectal Oral cancer (All of the answers are correct)

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13-45 All of the following statements regarding lung cancer are true except

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lung cancer is very easy to detect in its early stages

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13-46 All of the following increase a person's risk for colon cancer except

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having a diet that is high in fiber

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13-47 All of the following statements regarding pancreatic cancer are true except

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standard screening guideline call for yearly checkups

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13-48 Testicular cancer primarily affects males in which age range?

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20-39

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13-49 All of the following are risk factors for both ovarian cancer and breast cancer except

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mutations in BRCA 2 and BRCA 2 genes

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13-50 Which treatment for cancer offers the greatest chances for cure?

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Using surgery to remove tumors Using drugs to shrink malignant tumors Using drugs that disrupt a tumor's ability to grow (All these are equally beneficial treatments)

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13-51 A high level of C-reactive protein indicates

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increased risk of cancer

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13-52 All of the following detection methods rely on imaging technologies except

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biopsy

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13-53 Which type of diabetes accounts for 90-95% of all adult diabetes cases

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type 2

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13-54 Which blood glucose level indicates prediabetes

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100-125 mg/dl

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13-55 Which of the following may be a symptom of a stroke

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Vomiting Blurred vision Slurred speech (All of the answers are correct.)

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13-56 A procedure to build new pathways for blood to flow around areas of arterial blockage is called

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coronary artery bypass gafting (CABG)

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13-57 High levels of homocysteine in the blood are associated with an increased risk of

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stroke and myocardial infarction

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13-58 When excess ________ degrade, they can leave cholesterol in the bloodstream that builds up inside of blood vessels

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low density lipoproteins

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13-59 All of the following increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease except

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blood glucose level of 100 mg/dl

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